Chapter 18, Problem 46E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The concentration of ${\text{Cu}}^{2+}$ in the other half-cell is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:The Nernst equation is written as,

$E_{\text{cell}}=E_{\text{cell}}^{\text{o}}-\frac{\text{R}T}{nF}\ln Q$

Where,

• $E_{\text{cell}}$ is the cell potential in volts.
• $E_{\text{cell}}^{\text{o}}$ is the standard cell potential in volts.
• $n$ is the number of moles of electrons transferred in the redox reaction.
• $Q$ is the reaction quotient.

To determine:The concentration of ${\text{Cu}}^{2+}$ in the other half-cell.